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  • (Lamar, Colo.) – Lamar Community College (LCC) has filled another leadership position, naming Kyle Lasley as Dean of Academic Services. Lasley is principal of Springfield Junior/Senior High School in Springfield, Colo., a position he has held for the past five years. He previously served as school guidance counselor and Assessment Coordinator with Springfield Junior/Senior High School. LCC President Dr.…


  • (Lamar, Colo.) – Lamar Community College (LCC) recognized their 2022 graduates during the college’s 83rd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7. The ceremony took place in the LCC Wellness Center’s Lopes Gymnasium with a packed house of family, friends, staff and faculty in attendance to share in the celebration. “Today is such a special…


  • During the early morning hours of 12/06/2021, the Baca County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a shooting that occurred south of the Town of Vilas in a remote area of thecounty. The victim, identified as Celsa Charette, ultimately died as a result of the shooting incident. Between 12/06/2021 and 04/25/2022, the Baca County Sheriff’s Office has…


  • The Springfield Town Board of Trustees special meeting was called to order on 3-29-2022- at 4:30 pm by mayor Tyler Gibson. Roll was called, followed by the pledge of allegiance and a prayer. Present were: Mayor Tyler Gibson, Merna McGinnis, town manager/ treasurer, Tammy Newman, town clerk, and Trustees Christy Brady, Mike Cooper, Jim Howard,…


  • Good for small businesses. Good for citizens. Good for democracy. The Supporting Local Media bill, sponsored by Representative Lisa Cutter, provides tax credits directly to small businesses for advertising in local news outlets and to individuals who subscribe or donate to local news organizations. The bill will be heard in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee…


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  • Baca County Commissioners Meeting  February 10, 2022 The Baca County Commissioners meeting was called to order Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 9:00 am. Those present were Glen “Spike” Ausmus, Rick Butler, Shiloh Freed, Cindi Parsons, Donald Steerman and Sharon Dubois. Butler made a motion to approve minutes from the previous meeting, as presented. Motion carried.…


  • We are updating the Plainsman Herald Church Directory. Please contact us if your information is incorrect. Each week we hope to encourage folks with positive verses and a weekly thought. Be sure to check out the page sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor email us at editor@plainsmanherald.com or give us a call…


  • Judy Kay (Wade) Whitaker was born on October 13, 1948, in Springfield, Colorado to Jesse and Barbara (Dallas) Wade. Judy passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, Colorado; she was 73 years old. To remember the life of Judy, a gathering of family and friends will be held at the…


  • Marjorie Harmon Marjorie Ann Harmon was born to Robert Wesley Koonce and Emma Eveleen (Jones) Koonce on December 13, 1933, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Marjorie passed away at the Harmon family home north of Springfield, CO; she was 88 years old. A time of visitation will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. at…


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